Hawaii
Whenever I stay in Hawaii, I make it a point to participate in a luau and dinner on the last night of my stay. This time, the luau at the King Kamehameha Hotel had the best location and food! When I stay on the Big Island again, I would love to participate once more.
ハワイに滞在するときは毎回滞在最後の晩にはルアウ&ディナーに参加するようにしています。今回キングカメハメハホテルのルアウはロケーションも料理も最高のものでした!
ハワイ島に滞在するときは、また参加したいと思います。
Dear irukaLOVE,
We are truly delighted that you enjoyed the Island Breeze Luau, and we send you our heartfelt Aloha. Please do come visit us again when you come to the Big Island. We look forward to seeing you!
irukaLOVE様
アイランドブリーズルアウをお楽しみいただけましたこと、何よりも嬉しく心からのAlohaをirukaLOVE様にお届けします。
ハワイ島に訪れる時は、また是非会いに来てください。お待ちしています。
It's been four years since my last trip to Hawaii, and this was my first time on the Big Island! I only knew about "Kilauea," so I spent months reading guidebooks and websites to plan my trip. My style is to create the best original plan and explore efficiently and freely by rental car. However, I was worried about the unpaved roads to "Mauna Kea," so I looked for a tour.
I found the "Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour <Reflecting Telescope> by Masashi Nature School." I was attracted by the very reasonable pricing, the Japanese-speaking tour, and the high ratings in reviews.
Our guide, Mr. Yamamoto, was kind and fun. He had a wealth of knowledge, and I found the stories about constellations, which I usually don't pay much attention to, very interesting. The interactions with my junior, Mr. Konno, were also entertaining. It's no surprise that there were several repeat customers.
The "Japanese bento made by Americans" we had at the Onizuka Center (as mentioned by Yamamoto) was also very delicious! I was happy that the "miso soup" made by other tour participants was homemade instead of instant.
The big jump over a 4,000-meter mountain felt like I accomplished something truly amazing, and it became a memorable experience.
Speaking of memories, I have a special one! The day before, I went to Kilauea by rental car and enjoyed the night view of the crater from the Jaggar Museum overlook. While I was there, an unfamiliar foreigner approached me and handed me an iPhone. They were confused about what to do with a found iPhone that was made in Japan. When I called the top contact, it turned out to be "Masashi Nature School Office"! Huh? I've heard that name before…!!! It's the tour I was scheduled to join the next day! What a coincidence! The following day, I was able to return it safely in exchange for a lovely souvenir.
Next time, I want to go with my family. Thank you again!
4年ぶりのハワイ。初めてのハワイ島! 「キラウエア」くらいしか知らなかったので、何か月も前から、ガイドブックとWebサイトを熟読?してプランを練りました。オリジナルのベストプランを作り、レンタカーで効率よく&気ままに回るのが私流でした。でも、「マウナケア」は途中の道路が整備されていないことが心配だったので、ツアーを探しました。
そして見つけたのが、「マウナケア山頂 サンセット&星空観測ツアー<反射望遠鏡> by マサシネイチャースクール」です。とてもリーズナブルな料金設定と日本語ツアー、口コミ情報の評価の高さに惹かれました。
ガイドの山本さんは、親切で楽しい方。いろいろな知識も豊富で、普段あまり関心の持てない星座のお話もとても興味深く聞くことができました。 後輩の紺野さんとのやり取りも面白かったです。リピーターも何組かいらっしゃったのもうなずけます。
オニヅカセンターでいただいた「アメリカ人が作ったジャパニーズ弁当」(山本:話)もとてもおいしかった! ほかのツアーの方たちがインスタントで作っている「お味噌汁」が手作りだったのも嬉しかったです。
4000メートル級の山を飛び越える大ジャンプ!も、なんだか本当にすごいことをやってのけた感じがして、思い出になりました。
思い出といえば、私には特別な思い出も! 前日、レンタカーでキラウエアに行き、ジャガー博物館展望台で火口の夜景を楽しんでいたところ…。見知らぬ外国人に声をかけられ、iphoneを渡されました。拾ったiphoneが日本製でどうしたらよいか、困っているとのこと。連絡先の一番上にかけてみると、そこは「マサシのネイチャースクール 事務所」! ん? 聞いたことがあるぞ…? !!!明日参加予定のツアーだ! なんという偶然! 翌日、素敵なお土産と引き換えに?無事お返しすることができました。
今度は家族で行きたいと思っています。またよろしくお願いいたします。
Thank you very much for participating in our tour.
Isn't it amazing how coincidences happen? But in reality, it wasn't just a coincidence; it was something that was meant to be.
Receiving the call and joining our tour were all part of the plan.
And then, a few years later, you'll return to the Big Island, right?
That's another wonderful encounter added to your journey. Next time, please come to the Big Island with your family for a fantastic experience.
All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you from the bottom of our hearts.
弊社のツアーにご参加頂きまして誠にありがとうございました。
偶然ってすごいですよね。でも実は偶然ではなくてもう決まっていた事なんですよね。
電話を受け取る事も、弊社のツアーにご参加された事も。
そうしてまた何年かのちにハワイ島に戻ってきてくださるんですよね。
素敵な出会いがまた一つ増えるんですね。次回はご家族で素敵な体験をしにハワイ島にお越し下さいませ
スタッフ一同心よりお待ちもうしております。
The weather on the day of the tour was really nice, and the starry sky was perfectly visible! The explanations of the constellations were very easy to understand, and the guide was lively and fun. The silhouette photos of the sunset were also very beautiful. It was impressive to see the red glow of Kilauea Volcano during the stargazing, and being able to download the photos taken later was one of the reasons for my great satisfaction. Thank you very much!!
ツアーの日は天気がとてもよくて星空がばっちりみえました!星座の説明もとても分かりやすかったし、ガイドさんのノリがよくて楽しかったです。サンセットのシルエット写真もとてもすてきでした。星空観測の時にキラウエア火山の赤い光が見えたのも印象的でしたし、あとで撮っていただいた写真をダウンロードできるのも大満足の理由の1つです。ありがとうございました!!
Thank you very much for participating in our tour. We are all delighted to hear that you enjoyed it. Have you finished downloading the photos? Please feel free to take your favorite ones home. It seems you were lucky to see Kilauea Volcano as well. Since the Big Island is a place where wishes come true (laughs), we hope you will visit us again. We are all looking forward to welcoming you back. Thank you.
Ninomiya
この度は、弊社のツアーにご参加いただきまして、誠にありがとうございました。
とても楽しんでいただけたようで、スタッフ一同嬉しく思います。
写真のダウンロードはお済ですか?どうぞお気に入りの写真をお持ち帰りくださいませ。
キラウエア火山も見られたようで、ラッキーでしたね。
ハワイ島は願いが叶う場所ですから(笑)、きっとまたお越しくださいませ。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。
ありがとうございました。
二ノ宮
This was an amazing sunset dinner cruise for my girlfriend and I. We had attended this cruise as a birthday gift to her, and it felt like we were on a honeymoon. This cruise is meant for couples because it is amazingly breathtaking with the view of Diamond Head crater, the deep blue ocean, and the beautiful shores of Waikiki. Then to top it all off with a sunset upon our west coast beaches.
wonderful activities I recommend that area. l like it
The circle island tour (1 star) was too much a rush, it is literally a drive half way around the island to get to PCC, only a couple stops that barely has time to get off the bus and take photos, and no where states that the famous Hanauma Bay is closed on Tuesday for cleanup.
The PCC operates like the cruise ship, put a lei on you just to have photographer take pictures to sell you later, and then take the lei back. The so called guides in the PCC are students where some of them are not well trained to handle the group; you can do everything by yourself using the schedule of programs.
The Luau was mediocre, no whole pig roasting, just a huge dinning hall with lots of people, eating the buffet, and some show on stage. Sorry, I live in Vegas, this cannot compare.
"HA: Breath of Life" Show definitely 5 star, very well done and great performers, if you are willing to pay high price for shows in Vegas, this one is on par.
I saw three shooting stars. After that, the sky gradually brightened, and I was able to see the sunrise I had longed for. The summit is very cold, so it's better to prepare for the cold. (Even with a T-shirt, Heattech, fleece, scarf, and gloves, it was still quite chilly.) I actually wanted to go on a Japanese tour, but I couldn't book it for the desired date... However, I really wanted to see the sunrise. I was anxious about the English tour, but coffee and bread were provided on the bus, and I was able to achieve my goal of seeing the sunrise. There was no explanation about the stars, but if you're just looking to see the sunrise, I recommend it. After the sun rises, they take you to a scenic viewpoint. I was also satisfied with the breakfast after descending the mountain. The scenery was truly magnificent.
流れ星を3つも見ました。その後空がだんだんと明るくなっていき、念願のサンライズをばっちり見ることができました。山頂はとっても寒いので、防寒対策をした方がよいです。(Tシャツ・ヒートテック・フリース・マフラー・手袋ではまだまださむかったです。)本当は、日本語のツアーに行きたかったのですが、希望の日にちではとることができず・・・。でも、サンライズは見たくて・・・。英語ツアーで不安でしたが、バスの中でコーヒーやパンなども提供され、サンライズを見る目的は達成できました。星の説明などはありませんが、サンライズを見るだけで良ければ、おすすめです。陽が昇った後、絶景ポイントに連れて行ってくれます。山を下りてからの朝食も満足できました。とっても雄大な景色でした。
I really wanted my whole family to participate, but due to the age restrictions for children, I went as a representative (laughs). The sunset and the gradient of the sky were amazing, resembling a scene from the moon. Additionally, the starry sky, where even satellites were clearly visible, was unique to Mauna Kea. The guide's talk was also brilliant. Personally, I was surprised that I could capture such a beautiful starry sky with my mirrorless camera. I even learned how to use the camera from the guide, and it was a very satisfying tour. I want to go again!
本当は家族全員で参加したかったのですが、子ども年齢制限もあり、私が代表して(笑)参加しました。
まるで月面のような光景に沈む夕日と空のグラデーションが素晴らしかった。また、人工衛星までくっきりと見える星空はマウナケアならではでした。ガイドのトークも冴えわたっていました。個人的には手持ちのミラーレス一眼であんなにきれいな星空を撮影できるなんてびっくりしました。ガイドさんにカメラの使い方まで教わり、大変満足のいくツアーでした。また行きたいです!
Thank you for participating in our tour. We hope you will use our services again. Our pride lies in the quality of our guides. Both their communication skills and photography are continuously improving, so you can expect an even more satisfying experience next time you join us. All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to your next visit. Thank you.
Ninomiya
弊社のツアーにご参加いただき、ありがとうございました。
ぜひまた弊社をご利用くださいませ。
弊社の自慢はガイドの質が良い点です。
トークもカメラも日々精進しておりますので、次回ご参加の時は、さらにご満足いただけるはずです。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。
ありがとうございました。
二ノ宮
I was able to see various plants and tropical fruits. The beach was narrow and divided, so I couldn't enjoy it very much.
色んな植物とトロピカルなフルーツを見ることができました。ビーチは狭く区切りがあり、あまり楽しめませんでした。
The curry at the lunch buffet was delicious. I joined a tour in a jeep, but be careful as there are a lot of mosquitoes!
ランチのビュッフェのカレーが美味しかったです。ジープでツアーに参加しましたが蚊がたくさんいるので気を付けましょう!
Since I live in Hokkaido, I wasn't particularly moved by nature. The staff members were all very kind.
北海道に住んでるせいか、自然に対する感動はあまりありませんでした。働いているスタッフの方は皆さん親切な方ばかりです。
Bob and I went to Maui to have an amazing anniversary trip and this was the highlight of our trip. The personal attention that we received from our tour guide, Ed, was beyond expectations. We learned about the island and it was in a pleasant atmosphere. The sights and weather were beautiful and we will never forget the time we spent on this trip. The Orchid farm was awesome and the owners were very informative. My orchids were delivered after I returned home and they greet me each morning with the beautiful smell and sights of them. This was the best hours of our trip and we enjoyed every moment of it. Thank you Ed for making our anniversary one to remember.
The cruise was very enjoyable for me and my wife. The atmosphere was welcoming and fun. Being on a ship in itself was exciting. The meal was well prepared and delicious. The staff were entertaining yet very professional. Many of my friends has take this cruise and I would recommend it for anyone.
Service was great. Pick-up and drop-off in a timely manner. Clean van/bus. Friendly and knowledgeable driver. Delicious breakfast. Incredible sunrise!!
Private beach → lunch → movie village → jeep experience, but there was absolutely no time between each tour, and we only had about 15 minutes for lunch before heading to the movie village tour. After that, it was off to the jeep location... It felt like there was no time even to go to the restroom. The kids wanted to look at souvenirs, but the schedule was set so tightly that we barely made it back to the bus on time...
It was a full-day tour, but I ended up exhausted.
The private beach wasn't as beautiful as I expected... It felt like there was nothing to do after about an hour...
The person who organized everything was fluent in Japanese and was very helpful.
But I don't think I'll go again...
プライベートビーチ→昼食→映画村→ジープと体験しましたが、各ツアーの合間の時間が全くなく、昼食も15分ほどで食べ、次は映画村のツアーの場所。それが終わるとジープの場所・・・等 トイレに行く暇もない感じ。子ども達はお土産も見たそうでしたが、帰りのバスの時間までギリギリに設定・・・・
一日のツアーでしたが、くたくたになりました。
プライベートビーチも思ったほど海はきれいではなく。。。一時間程でやる事がなくなってしまった感じでした。。。。
仕切ってくれた方は日本語が堪能で良くしてくれました。
でも次は行かないかな・・・って感じです。
Wonderful wonderful wonderful!!!!!, loved our guide/driver
Great place, nice views.
Funniest show we had in long long time!!
Definetively a great choice.
Our guide Ed was very informative throughout the tour. I would recommend taking a tour rather than driving it, the bus drivers know the roads well so you feel safe. Other people have mentioned it was a bumpy ride but i didnt think so. There is nothing much in Hana itself, its more the journey getting there, great scenery...
Initially, we considered driving there ourselves, but choosing this tour was definitely the right decision!
The hiking trail was longer than we imagined, so driving would have been tough, but more importantly, the owner of Maui All Stars, Mr. Yamauchi, was fantastic.
I was torn between sunrise and sunset, but considering the clarity of the air, he strongly recommended sunset! We were able to enjoy the starry sky at a leisurely pace.
Mr. Yamauchi is very knowledgeable about the stars and provided various telescopes, big and small. He shared interesting and engaging stories that entertained both kids and adults.
The heartfelt services, such as the background music during stargazing, chairs, bento boxes, and warm tea, left us truly impressed.
He was also skilled with digital cameras and made thoughtful arrangements for our photos. We got some amazing shots at the summit!
In any case, if you're going to Haleakalā, I highly recommend participating in this tour.
If I ever go to Maui again, I would love to do it once more.
当初、自分たちで車で行くことも考えていましたが、このツアーにして大正解でした!
登山道は想像以上に長い道のりだったので、運転はつらかっただろうという理由もありますが、それ以上に、マウイオールスターズのオーナーのヤマウチさんは素晴らしかったからです。
サンライズかサンセットかで迷っていたのですが、空気の澄み具合を考えると、絶対サンセットがおすすめ!とのことでした。星空もゆっくり楽しめました。
ヤマウチさんは星空に大変詳しくて、大小様々な望遠鏡を用意してくれた上、子どもたちも大人も楽しめるように、丁寧で面白いお話を聞かせてくれました。
星空観測の時のBGMや椅子、幕の内弁当やあたたかいお茶など、心のこもったサービスで感激しっぱなしでした。
デジカメの扱いにも精通していて、いろいろ配慮して撮影してくれました。
山頂では、驚きの写真も!
とにかく、ハレアカラに行くなら、ぜひ参加してほしいです。
私も、もしまたマウイに行くことがあったら、もう一度行きたいです。
Thank you for your hard work on the long journey! During the summer vacation, there are many children who come to study the stars, so I try to explain things as clearly as possible. The sight of small children eagerly peering through the telescope at the starry sky might just be the future astronauts of tomorrow. Please feel free to come back to Maui anytime!
長い道中お疲れ様でした! 夏休みは子供達も多くて星の勉強にも来るので、なるべく分りやすく説明しています。
小さい子供達も満天の星を一生懸命、望遠鏡で覗く姿は明日の宇宙飛行士になるかもしれませんよね。
またいつでもマウイに戻ってきて下さいね!
I had a great time with the activities, shows, and lures. Unlike the large lure shows, this one had a cozy atmosphere where the stage and audience were integrated, making for a really enjoyable experience. The host was a wonderful entertainer, which was fantastic! I highly recommend it!!
アクティビティ、ショー、ルアーととても楽しむことができました。大箱のルアーショーとは違い、アットホームで、舞台と観客席が一体になって、といぇも楽しい時間を過ごせました。司会の方がとても素敵なエンターテナーでそれもサイコでした!オススメです!!
This year, at my grandchild's request, we participated in the Happy Trails horseback riding in North Shore, and we had a fun and meaningful vacation. Furthermore, last year I almost couldn't eat the shrimp (though I ended up eating it because I strongly requested it), but this year, the guide asked for our requests first, which made the activities enjoyable. Next year, I would like to do two of these activities here. I liked it that much. My grandchild was also extremely happy, which made me happy too.
今年も孫の希望によりノースショアーのハッピートレイルズ乗馬を実施、楽しく有意義にバケーションできました。
さらに、昨年は危なくエビシュリンプを食べられなくなりそうだったのですが(実際は途中強く希望したので食べられましたが)、今年は、ガイドの方が最初にリクエストを聞いてくれ気持ちよくアクティビティーが実行できました。来年は、ここを2本実施したいと思います。
それほど気に入ったアクティビティーです。孫も最高に喜んでくれたので、わたしもうれしかったです。
We participated as a family with our three children, aged 11, 8, and 5.
The snorkeling location was quite deep (over 10-15 meters?), and since our youngest child couldn't swim, we had some concerns. However, they provided children's life jackets, and with the floaties we brought, the kids were able to float and enjoy themselves. The older two were initially scared, but as they got used to it, they enjoyed snorkeling in the clear sea. The staff were also very friendly, and the freshly made hamburgers were delicious. We even got to see dolphins along the way, making it a very satisfying tour overall.
Since the boat ride to the snorkeling location is quite long, it's advisable for those prone to seasickness to take motion sickness medication beforehand (the older child got seasick). If you have small children, bringing floaties would enhance their enjoyment as well.
Despite a few challenges, it was a very enjoyable tour, and I can definitely recommend it for families.
11歳、8歳、5歳の3人の子供と家族で参加しました。
シュノーケリングする場所は結構深く(10~15m以上?)、
下の子供は泳ぐことができない為、多少不安もありましたが、
子供用のライフジャケットも完備されており、持参した浮き輪を使って
ぷかぷかと浮かんで楽しんでいました。
上の2人も最初は怖がっていましたが、慣れてくるとシュノーケルを使って
透き通った海を楽しんでいました。
スタッフの方も非常に親切で、焼き立てのハンバーガも美味しかったです。
途中イルカにも会うことができ、ツアーとしては非常に満足できるものでした。
シュノーケリングする場所まで結構乗船する為、船酔いする方は
酔い止めを必ず飲んでいった方が良いです。(上の子は酔いました)
また小さな子供がいるようであれば、浮き輪も持参した方が楽しめると
思います。
いろいろとありましたが、ツアーとしては非常に楽しめるもので
家族連れの方にも十分おすすめできます。
The Bus Driver was excellent; very knowledgeable and gave us a great visit with great information on the history. Unfortunately it was a morning tour - but we had tickets for 2 PM? Having paid so far in advance it was a little annoying to have to wait for an hour on the stand by line. We never saw the Missouri - just the Punchbowl cemetary - so I think we should get a partial refund on this one as well.
Kenneth Ferguson
I used the four-day ticket again this year. Although the routes have changed, it was truly convenient. I was able to visit the long-awaited farmers' market and hike Diamond Head using just this trolley. Even though it's a four-day ticket, it can be used anytime during my stay, allowing for flexible use over the six days.
今年も4日間チケットで使いました。
路線が変わったりもしていますが、本当に重宝です。
念願のファーマーズマーケットやダイアモンドヘッド登山もこのトロリーだけで行く事が出来ました。
今年も4日チケットとはいえ滞在中の4日分いつでも使用可能なので6日間中不連続で使用できて使い勝手があります。
Thank you for using the Waikiki Trolley. The four-day unlimited ride trolley pass allows you to choose any four days within a seven-day period. Since April of this year, we have been operating double-decker trolley buses on the downtown historical sightseeing course, providing customers with a new perspective to enjoy the scenery. We hope you will use the Waikiki Trolley again next time. Thank you for your comments.
ワイキキトロリーをご利用いただきありがとうございました。4日間乗り放題のトロリー券は7日間の間で4日間ご自由にお選びいただいてお使いいただくことになっています。ダウンタウン方面行きのハワイ歴史観光コースは今年4月から2階建てトロリーバスを運行しお客様に新しい目線で景色を楽しんでいただいています。次回も是非ワイキキトロリーをご利用くださいますようお願いいたします。コメント感謝いたします。
I participated on July 27. As the sunset approached, the twilight turned into pitch darkness, making it so dark that I couldn't see my feet at all.
However, when I looked up, there was a sky full of stars... I enjoyed a stargazing walk while listening to Mr. Yamauchi's commentary (*^_^*).
I will definitely participate again next time (^◇^).
7/27に参加しました。
サンセットをむかえ、薄暮から漆黒の闇へ、
足元も全く見えないほどの暗さです。
ところが上を見上げると、そこには満点の星が…
山内さんの解説を聞きながら星空散歩です(*^_^*)
次回もまた参加いたします(^◇^)
Recently, there are many people who are really good at photography, and I am completely impressed.
I will study more about astrophotography too!
I want a DSLR... haha.
最近写真がお上手な方が多くて、全くの脱帽です。
自分ももっと星空写真を勉強してきます!
一眼が欲しい、、、、笑
Good tour for the price. Worth having someone pick you up and do the driving. We wish we had more time on the Missouri and to see the museums back on Ford Island. We drove from Honolulu, to Pearl Harbor to get tickets, back to Honolulu for the tour, then to Pearl Harbor, and then back to Honolulu. I would have preferred that we were picked up a bit later and have the tickets all ready for us. We barely had any breakfast and because there isn't much time, we didn't eat from 6:30 am to almost 4 pm. Our tour guide was very courteous and informative (Marlan).
I took the 1 hour and 30 minute canyon course, and once again, I was able to fully experience the great outdoors. This was my third time, and it was still interesting and fun! Also, I was able to ride the same horse as last year! I think even beginners can enjoy it. As a child myself, I understand that at the beginning, the owner gives a reassuring lesson on how to ride in simple Japanese. Additionally, there are staff members in front and behind you while riding! Just be prepared for muscle soreness the next day since the riding time is long! Mahalo!
わたしは渓谷1時間30分コースだったのですが やはり二回目大自然を 体いっぱいに体験することができました
わたしはこれで3回目なのですがやはりおもしろく たのしかったです!
また わたしは去年と同じ馬に乗れました!!
初心者の方でも楽しくできると思います
私も子供なのでわかるのですが初めにオーナーの方がかたことな日本語で乗り方を
レクチャーしてくれるのでとても安心できます!
それに乗馬しているときは前と後ろに係りの人がいてくれます!
ただ乗馬の時間が長いので次の日筋肉痛になるので覚悟してください!
それではマハロ~~~~
I took the 1 hour and 30-minute canyon course, and once again, I was able to fully experience the great outdoors. This was my third time, and it was still interesting and fun! Also, I was able to ride the same horse as last year! I think beginners can enjoy it too. As a child, I understand that the owner gives a brief lesson on how to ride in simple Japanese, which is very reassuring! Additionally, there are staff members in front and behind you while riding! Just be prepared for muscle soreness the next day since the riding time is long! Well then, mahalo!
わたしは渓谷1時間30分コースだったのですが やはり二回目大自然を 体いっぱいに体験することができました
わたしはこれで3回目なのですがやはりおもしろく たのしかったです!
また わたしは去年と同じ馬に乗れました!!
初心者の方でも楽しくできると思います
私も子供なのでわかるのですが初めにオーナーの方がかたことな日本語で乗り方を
レクチャーしてくれるのでとても安心できます!
それに乗馬しているときは前と後ろに係りの人がいてくれます!
ただ乗馬の時間が長いので次の日筋肉痛になるので覚悟してください!
それではマハロ~~~~
I was satisfied with everything, including the guide's explanations, photo opportunities, lunch, cocoa with cookies, and their thoughtfulness. They prepare everything for cold weather, including upper and lower clothing, hats, and gloves, so if you prepare warm clothing in advance, you can truly enjoy the experience. However, be careful not to get too excited and make noise at the summit, as it can lead to oxygen deprivation and faintness. But the views are so stunning that you might find yourself wanting to celebrate! I highly recommend it!
ガイドさんの説明、写真撮影、お弁当、ココアにクッキー、
気遣いなどその全てに満足です。
寒さ対策で上下、帽子に手袋とすべて用意してくれるので
ある程度暖かい格好を事前に準備しておけば、心から楽しめます。
ただ、興奮し過ぎて山頂で騒ぐと酸欠で意識が薄れていくので
そこだけは注意してください。でも、思わずはしゃいでしまいそうな
くらいの景色を楽しめます。本当にオススメです!
Thank you very much for participating in our tour.
We are very pleased to hear that you were satisfied with the tour. Thank you. We hope you will join us for a different tour next time. All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to your visit.
Nature School
Tomoe
弊社のツアーにご参加頂きまして誠にありがとうございました。
ツアーにご満足いただけてとてもうれしいです。ありがとうございました。次回はまた違うツアーにご参加くださいませ。
弊社のスタッフ一同心よりお待ち申しております。
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トモエ
We participated as a couple in our 40s, with a child and my mother in her 70s who cannot speak English. The boat has two levels; the first floor has shaded areas and tables, but all the seats were "reserved," making it difficult to find a place to sit. We were the only Japanese family, and all announcements were in English. There was one men's restroom, one women's restroom, and one unisex restroom.
When we first arrived, there was a small breakfast buffet with about two types of muffin-like bread and fruit. Water, coffee, and soft drinks were free, but alcohol cost extra.
Right after departure, we were able to see a pod of dolphins swimming quite close to us, which was thrilling. There were no sea turtles, but flying fish were gliding through the air like birds, which was exciting! Upon reaching the snorkeling point, everyone gathered on the first floor for a detailed safety briefing about the snorkeling area. There seemed to be a class for those snorkeling for the first time. Unlike Japanese snorkeling tours, there was no selection of fins or goggles; it was self-service. Most people swam without lifeguards, so the number of lifeguards was limited, but there were long styrofoam rods that everyone seemed to hold onto while swimming.
For lunch, there was a buffet with bread, hamburgers, vegetables, and fruits, where we could take our favorite ingredients and make our own sandwiches. It was very delicious under the blue sky.
I thought we would arrive at the port by 12:30, but that was actually the end time for snorkeling. The water temperature was not too low, and the sea was deep, allowing us to see many fish. On the way back to the port, we were thrilled to see another pod of dolphins. The foreign participants were friendly and approachable, and I was particularly surprised that the customers were kind to my mother, who was flustered and unable to speak English, offering her their place in line. I thought this aspect of foreign culture was truly wonderful. By the way, my elderly mother stayed on the boat without swimming, but she said she had a great time without any worries.
After the tour, there were many small shops like stalls at the port, and I unexpectedly bought a Kona coffee bag that I had wanted for a long time, which was a nice bonus. I was filled with anxiety before signing up, but I would love to participate again.
40代夫婦、子供、70代英会話できない母親と参加。船は1階と2階があり、1階は日よけスペースとテーブルつきの席がありますが、どれも「reserved」で座れず、席を確保するのが大変でした。日本人家族は私たちだけ、アナウンスは全部英語です。トイレは男性用1、女性用1、男女兼用1でした。まず最初に行くと、朝食バイキング(小規模)をやっています。マフィンのようなパン2種程とフルーツ等。水、コーヒー、ソフトドリンクは無料。アルコールはお金がかかります。
出発してすぐにドルフィンの群れを見る事ができました。かなり近くまで泳いできてくれて感激。ウミガメはいませんでした。でもトビウオが鳥みたいにスイスイ飛んでいて感激!ポイントに到着し、全員1階に集合して、シュノーケルで泳いでいいエリア、安全確認の綿密な説明を受けます。シュノーケル初めての人のための教室もあったようです。日本のシュノーケルツアーのようにフィンやゴーグルを選んでくれることもなくセルフサービスです。ほとんとの人がライフセーバーなしで泳ぐので、ライフセーバーの数も限られていますが、ライフセーバーの代わりに細長いスチロール棒があり、これにつかまって皆泳いでいたようです。
ランチは、パン、ハンバーグ、野菜、果物などがバイキング形式に並んでいて、好きな具を自分で取ってはさんで食べる方式でした。青い空の下、とてもおいしいお味でした。
12時半に港に着くのかと思っていたら、シュノーケル終了が12時半でした。水温もそれほど低くなく、海が深くてたくさんの魚を見る事ができました。港に戻る途中、またイルカの群れを見る事ができて感激しました。参加している外国の人たちも、気さくに声をかけてくださったり、特に驚いたのは、英語が全然できなくておろおろしている母に、お客さん達が優しく接してくださり順番を譲ってくださったりしたことです。こういった外国の文化は本当に素晴らしいと思いました。ちなみに高齢の母は、泳がずにずっと船の上にいましたが、気兼ねなく楽しかったと話していました。ツアーが終わって、港の停泊所にはたくさんの屋台?のような小物のお店が軒を連ねていて、以前から欲しかったコナコーヒーのバッグを思いがけず購入することができ、二度特でした。申し込む前は不安でいっぱいでしたが、また参加したいです。